Famous for its Horrible Burgers, Kilted Tacos, Hollywood Cokes and Sloppy Malts, the Scotchman Motor Restaurant served the Denver area from 1949 to 1977. Carhops and ’50s music set the stage for this popular teen hangout at 4960 Federal Blvd. It became THE place for cruisers to show off their rides. Streetrods and restored classics filled the parking lot for nearly 30 years.

Carl Cerveny took over the restaurant in 1953 and geared it toward the younger crowd by using his unique humor. The Scotchman’s lighted street sign read “OPEN 11 A.M. until EXHAUSTED!” Posters and menus boasted:

"Our food is horrible, so is the service."
"Our food is not touched by human hands. Our chef is a monkey."
"The only place in town where the customer is always wrong."
"The final resting place of all Centennial race horses."
"If you think our food is horrible, you ought to see our proprietor."

[media-credit name=”Ernie Leyba/Denver Post File Photo” align=”aligncenter” width=”495″][/media-credit] Three young men wait for curb service at the Scotchman, 4960 Federal Blvd., one of the last ’50s style drive-ins. October 14, 1977